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Vehicle Attack and Shincheonji Controversy: 'Competition' Heats Up With the Democratic Party's national convention approaching on August 17, the war of nerves among the party leadership candidates is intensifying. SBS Jul 21, 2026 10:07 PM

Democratic Party Holds Policy General Meeting on 'Prosecutorial Supplementary Investigation Rights' Amid Heated Debate As public concern grows over the potential abolition of the prosecution's supplementary investigation rights in the wake of the "Jang Yoon-gi case," the Democratic Party held a public hearing today with experts. SBS Jul 21, 2026 10:07 PM

Diplomatic Online Education System Hacked for 10 Months; Data of 10,000 Officials Compromised It has been revealed that the online education system of the Korea National Diplomatic Academy, under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was compromised by hackers for 10 months. SBS Jul 21, 2026 10:07 PM

"Illusion That Market Correction Is Due to Leverage… It Is Our Duty to Improve It" President Lee Jae-myung pointed out that there is criticism that single-stock leveraged ETF products, which have been identified as a cause of rapid stock price fluctuations, have increased instability in the market more than necessary. SBS Jul 21, 2026 10:07 PM

Focusing on Party Sentiment, Calls for "Abolition Before National Convention"... Can the Pace Be Adjusted? Even within the Democratic Party, negative opinions regarding the abolition of the prosecution's supplementary investigation rights have been increasing. SBS Jul 21, 2026 10:07 PM

Rival Parties Agree on Special Counsel Bill for Election Commission, to Form Public Recommendation Committee The ruling and opposition parties have agreed to process a special counsel bill during this month's extraordinary parliamentary session to uncover the truth behind the ballot paper shortage incident during the June 3 local elections. SBS Jul 21, 2026 10:06 PM

Discussions on 'Adjusting Pace' for Autonomous Police System Amid Growing Distrust in Police Public distrust in the police organization has been growing following the Jang Yun-gi case, with particular concerns raised over allegations of collusion involving local police. SBS Jul 21, 2026 7:19 PM

Jang Dong-hyuk's Side on Tentative Agreement for 'NEC Special Counsel': "Not Opposing, Just Pointing Out Ambiguity" People Power Party Representative Jang Dong-hyuk has pointed out concerns regarding the contents of the special counsel bill for the National Election Commission that was tentatively agreed upon with the Democratic Party. SBS Jul 21, 2026 7:00 PM

Adjusting the Pace of the Autonomous Police System: Impact of the Jang Yun-gi Case? It has been confirmed that President Lee Jae-myung has been briefed on the need to adjust the pace of expanding the autonomous police system, a key national policy task. SBS Jul 21, 2026 6:15 PM

President Lee Jae-myung: "Political Agendas Should Not Be Built on Distorted Facts" President Lee Jae-myung stated, "We must not turn issues into political agendas by misrepresenting the facts themselves." President Lee made the remarks during a closed-door discussion at the 31st Cabinet meeting held at the Blue House today , according to a written briefing by Kang Yu-jeong, the Chief Presidential Spokesperson. SBS Jul 21, 2026 6:03 PM